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Taiwan is situated about 160 kilometers off the southeastern coast of the Chinese mainland, and between Korea and Japan in the north and Island and the Bohol, Philippines to the south. Not just the breathtaking scenery with waterfalls, lakes, hot springs or misty hillsides, make Taiwan well worth a visit. Pagodas and temples build on a culture that goes back beyond the beginning of western civilization. Next to nature and tradition there's also the modern Taiwan with skyscrapers that almost reach into heaven, with their feet firmly planted in a chaotic stream of traffic. Whatever you're looking for, you can probably find it in here. If you visit the central city, Taipei, even if you're just passing through take a day or two to look around and to visit the Yangmingshan National Park. Other cities of interest are Taichungand the industrial city of Kaohsiung. (They are invariably heavily polluted, dirty, over-crowded, and lack sidewalks). The most beautiful natural regions are Central Cross-Island Highway, the Hsitou's bamboo forests, Sun moon lake, Kenting National Park and the Yushan National Park and of course there's Yushan or Mount Jade, Alishan, and Toroko gorge. If you think you have seen the whole island you also have to discover the Penghu Islands, off the southwestern coast of Taiwan. Ancient temples, picturesque farms and windswept fishing villages, friendly people, fine beaches, coral reefs, and rugged coastlines are just a few keywords to get your attention. This is a great place for all kinds of water sports and don't forget to try the fresh seafood!
Destinations in Taiwan Asia Travel InformationFestivals in MyanmarMyanmar is a Land of Festivals: a festival for every month of the year. Most festivals are cultural and religious. Majority are nation-wide celebrated while a few are distinctly regional. The dates of the festivals and special events are determined by the Lunar Year. 1. January • Kayin New Year celebrated on Nightlife of Hong KongHong Kong provides a vibrant nightlife. Do not fight the temptation to join the party. Things to do: take a luxury night cruise over Victoria Harbor; visit pubs, bars, night clubs; or stroll in the bubbling streets with the locals. Don't just sit back and watch. I. Night Tour Do you fancy General Information About BurmaTruly, Myanmar is one of the most magical and beautiful places in the world. It has more historic religious temples than anywhere on earth, and the oldest archaeological site in South East Asia. To this day Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. A Visa Information For TouristsMost visitors to Hong Kong still don't need a visa. The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the Shopping Attraction In Hong KongHong Kong, as a free port, showcases commodities from all over the world without tariff and usually accompanied by seasonal sales. This long known Shopping Paradise sates every taste and budget. I. Hot Areas Shopping areas are roughly divided into Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The highlights are Central, North Point, Admiralty Getting Around Hong KongSight seeing in Hong Kong is made easy for the visitors through variety of public transportation which can be termed as life line of Hong Kong Tourism. 1. Taxi Color coded taxis operate in different districts of Hong Kong. Fare, depending on districts, starts from HKD12 to 15 for the first two Fast Facts About Hong Kong1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international Orientation Of Hong KongHong Kong is conveniently divided into four parts. First there is Hong Kong Island, the original part of the colony on which stands Hong Kong Central, the city of Hong Kong. A short ferry ride across the harbour from the island is the Kowloon peninsula which is also totally city. General Information For Tourists1. Airport Tax Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per person. 2. Duty Free Allowance Two bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lbs. of tobacco; and one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne. 3. Currency The monetary unit Hello world!Welcome to WordPress. This is the first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! Asia NewsNew energy players rising in AsiaNew energy players rising in Asia JAKARTA When Supramu Santosa started in the oil and gas business in Indonesia in 1968, it was dominated by a state-owned company and foreign multinationals. The only job he could get was as a "roughneck," a menial laborer on oil rigs, carrying bags Indian team gets ready for Asia Cup qualifierIndian team gets ready for Asia Cup qualifier The Indian football team was slugging it out in a practice match against the Air Force team, but its skipper, Baichung Bhutia was sweating it out by jogging on the adjacent athletic track. "Straight running is not a problem,'' says Bhutia to Bhutia named captain for Asia CupBhutia named captain for Asia Cup Mercurial striker Baichung Bhutia, though struggling with injury, was on Monday named captain of the 24-member Indian team for the AFC Asia Cup qualifying round match against Japan to be played at Yokohama on February 22. The team will also travel to Hong Kong for a ADB: Emerging East Asia's growth to pick upADB: Emerging East Asia's growth to pick up BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Monday East Asia's economic growth is expected to pick up next year, helped by a turnaround in the global demand for IT products, a recovery in Japan's domestic demand, and Saving Central Asia from UzbekistanSaving Central Asia from Uzbekistan To the list of the world's most self-destructively repressive regimes we should add one name that is too often overlooked: Uzbekistan. Like North Korea or Zimbabwe, Uzbekistan suffers under a brutal authoritarian system that not only impoverishes and commits massive abuses against its own citizens, Asia outgrows Japanese economy, heralding new eraAsia outgrows Japanese economy, heralding new era For the first time in more than three decades Japan’s economy, the world’s second largest, is set to be surpassed in size by the rest of Asia. That milestone, says Lehman Brothers economist Robert Subbaraman, signals the arrival of the Asian consumer as Pak ultras threat to S Asia peace: USAPak ultras threat to S Asia peace: USA Pakistan-based militant groups operating in Kashmir pose a persistent threat to stability in South Asia, a top intelligence official of the USA has warned, even as he called India a “reliable ally” in the fight against global terrorism. “Pakistani militant groups, primarily focussed Stock fund selling eases in Asia, but outlook shakyStock fund selling eases in Asia, but outlook shaky Foreign investors have started cautiously nibbling at beaten-down Indian stocks and could start returning to other Asian markets after having been net sellers over the previous five weeks. Foreign cash was a major factor in powering last years run towards record highs East Asia meet gives warm fuzzies, but function vagueEast Asia meet gives warm fuzzies, but function vague The East Asia Summit meeting Wednesday took the first step toward stronger political and economic cooperation in a region of 3 billion people, but failed to clarify a distinct framework for an "East Asian Community" the participating leaders promised to create. Also MEDIAWATCH: Chinas aid to AsiaMEDIAWATCH: Chinas aid to Asia Theres plenty of talk about Chinese aid to Africa. But now China is quietly building up its aid influence in Asia. Its making big loans to countries that used to be the sole preserve of the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the United States and |
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